It may be summer now, but a few months ago we had an ice storm in Cincinnati. Schools were closed and I found myself at home with our four-year-old for the day (or, should I say...
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Sister Natalie Shawver
Articles by Sister Natalie Shawver
Home Is Where The Heart Is
By nature, I’m a homebody. If given the choice, I usually prefer to stay in versus going out—and after a few days away on vacation, I miss the comfort of my four walls. I quickly...
Wandering, Wondering, Waiting: Lessons from Haggai
While it’s wonderful to re-read popular books in scripture, I’ve been on a quest to read things I haven’t before. The summer of 2021, I read the book of Habbakuk and this fall I...
Simple Sentiments Instead of Seasonal Slogans
When it comes to the holidays, there are hundreds of songs and sayings that seem to get stuck in our heads. You know the kind: “Don’t get your tinsel in a tassel,” and “Merry...
Praise Him. Always
While we tend to chuckle afterward, the sentiment runs deep. We've been given too many wonderful things to even have time to complain. However, in many instances, it’s easier...
What’s In Your Cup?
I recently read this analogy (and can’t claim it as my own): You’re holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your...
Even If: Habakkuk’s Heavenly Approach
Have you ever read the book of Habakkuk? It isn’t the most popular of scriptures. Before this summer, I never had. Actually, I could barely pronounce it let alone tell you what...
Spiritual Self-talk
Have you ever talked to yourself? Perhaps you toss out, “Just one more mile to go!” to keep you motivated during a long run. Or, you think, “You’ve got this!” before a big...
Blessed Assurance: From Birth to Bottles and Everything In Between
Today's article is part of our summer series, "Be of Good Courage." Nobody can fully prepare you for life as a parent until you become one. You might think you have a general...
The Time I Trusted
The title of this blog is somewhat silly, isn’t it? The “time” I trusted? Just once? Shouldn’t it be “times” plural? Hold that thought. I have shared my testimony about God...